Nabokov to report to Isles for training camp

[elocomotive]

Interesting development...

"I want to set the record straight," Nabokov told Newsday. "A lot of people speculated that I didn't want to go to the organization, but that's totally not true.

"What made me make that decision is that I hadn't skated for a month-and-a-half when they claimed me. They were out of the playoffs, but battling to get in and, as a goalie, I know the goalie position is important when fighting for position. I didn't feel that I could help them to get to the playoffs. I needed three to four weeks to get ready and the season would've been over."

Not sure I totally buy his statement. I think he might be deciding to go now that there aren't opportunities elsewhere, but hopefully he shows up for camp and is a part of this team. He should be a significant improvement for the team.

Good news for the Isles on a day that may be filled with grim news.

Full story here.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Does this mean Auto has to change his custom user status title thingy?

EDIT: Forgot that he already did.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I don't buy it. Nor do I care. Any goaliie who can take playing time away from Ricky is fine by me.

 

[davnlaguna]

this is how you call? it a backward pedaling.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Waiter! What is this goaltender doing in this bullshit?

The back pedal.

 

[Automattic]

NOT REPORTED!

 

[SLY]

The Automattic Iowanders?

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Well this means the Isles will have over 12 million coming off the books after this season. Yeah Chuck I'll continue to keep the faith.:sad:

 

[DChero]

Well this means the Isles will have over 12 million coming off the books after this season. Yeah Chuck I'll continue to keep the faith.:sad:

I hear Shea Weber could be available..

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I hear Shea Weber could be available..

The Islanders will have their own contract problem to deal with. Tavares will be a RFA.

 

[Ties5o11]

Nabbys a good guy, I will always root for him so long as he's not playing the Sharks. Best to him.